Tag: Christmas

We’ve been celebrating Christmas in classic McQueens style with a festive ‘Made by McQueens’ series, showing our talented florists as they whip up some fabulous, Yuletide-inspired designs. Part four features McQueens florist Selina Kerley who incorporated her love for metallic foliage into a rather gorgeous festive centrepiece.

We’ve been celebrating Christmas in true McQueens style with a festive ‘Made by McQueens‘ series, showing our talented florists as they whip up some fabulous, Yuletide-inspired designs. Third in the series is senior contracts florist Karim Duc who opted for a rustic, festive bouquet using some of the season’s finest fresh materials.

Winter is a truly enchanting season to tie the knot. Not only can couples bypass the worry of whether or not the sun will be shining (this is the UK, after all), but you can enjoy all the lovely festive feels that come hand in hand with the cooler weather, early evenings and cosy nights […]

Struggling to find the perfect present for the budding florist in your life? We’ve got you covered with five fabulous McQueens Christmas gifts that cannot fail to prompt a squeal of joy from any flower fanatic this season. Whether you’re looking for the perfect stocking filler, a gorgeous seasonal gift, and even ‘the one’ that […]

Christmas at Claridge’s is truly a sight to behold and it’s been our pleasure and privilege to transform the magnificent entrance, lobby and public areas throughout our time working with Claridge’s, including the 2012 installation of the iconic Christmas tree in the foyer designed by our very own founder and MD, Kally Ellis. Over the years, we’ve created […]

Visitors passing through St. James’ market may have noticed a slight change of scene of late. This November, that favourite Michelin starred-restaurant, Aquavit, was transformed overnight into a magical winter wonderland, complete with bushy Christmas trees, a generous helping of snow, heaps of glittering pea lights and a distinctive edge of cosy hygge and Scandinavian cool. […]

Here at McQueens we absolutely adore the festive season and as frequent readers of the blog will know, we have been busily preparing for Christmas for months. One such project, that we have kept under wraps until now, is a festive collaboration with that much-loved interiors magazine, Good Housekeeping. We’re delighted to unveil the beautifully […]

Much to the delight (and despair) of many, Christmas has officially landed in London. Yes, as light switching-on ceremonies sweep the capital and festive decor pops up with abandon, We’re proud to reveal our own handiwork at that iconic, Mayfair five-star hotel, Claridge’s. As florists, our relationship with Christmas can be something of a love-hate affair. After […]

To be fair, it has been looking a lot like Christmas for a while. Well, the past three months to be exact, and we’re reaching peak festive frenzy here at McQ HQ right now with boxes of baubles, crate loads of glitter, and a mini mountain of decorative items ranging from gingerbread men (non-edible) to […]